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Cabinet Ministers to consider travelling on bicycles
15 Feb, 2022
Cabinet Ministers are to consider travelling on bicycles to work at least once a month, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said today.
He said that the Cabinet had discussed the matter and are looking at options.
The move is part of an attempt to promote the use of bicycles by the public.
He said that the Government wants to set the example by encouraging Cabinet Ministers to use bicycles.
Amaraweera said that there would be security and other concerns when Cabinet Ministers travel in public on bicycles.
However, he said the option is being looked into.
Meanwhile, taking into consideration the submissions made by the Minister of Environment, the relevant ministries and institutions have agreed to take a number of steps under a joint approach.
Accordingly, it has been decided to mark bicycle lanes suitable for existing roads and upgrade existing pedestrian lanes.
Steps will also be taken to include bicycle and pedestrian lanes when constructing future roads.
Necessary measures will also be taken to encourage the use of bicycles for staff of government offices.?(Colombo Gazette)
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